At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships and sell crop inputs while supporting sustainable agriculture.
- Company: Join McCain Foods, a leader in agricultural solutions with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy health coverage, retirement savings, and well-being programs tailored to your needs.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the farming community while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Post-secondary education in Agriculture or Business; sales experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 $ per year.
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.
About The Role:
McCain Fertilizer, a division of McCain Produce Inc., is a leading distributor of crop inputs, including blended fertilizer, pesticides, biologicals, and other related inputs, with multiple locations in Atlantic Canada and the State of Maine. We are seeking a results-oriented team player to join us as a Sales Representative in our New Perth, PEI territory. The successful candidate will focus on selling crop inputs, building strong relationships within the farming community, and providing technical support to support sustainable agricultural practices. Integrity, vision, leadership, and passion are essential for success.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing customer accounts and identify opportunities to maximize sales growth and profitability.
- Focus on customer relationships to grow the business with both existing and potential customers, using a strong customer‑centric approach.
- Provide technical agronomic support and product recommendations based on best management practices.
- Create and maintain all records and reports necessary to effectively manage the business.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with internal teams, including sales, administration, and operations, to coordinate order fulfillment and resolve client issues.
- Monitor market conditions, competitor activities, and crop trends to inform sales strategies and customer outreach.
- Support and promote safe working practices in compliance with McCain’s safety standards and relevant provincial legislation.
- Participate in product training sessions, trade shows, or community agricultural events as a McCain Fertilizer ambassador.
What You’ll Need To Be Successful:
- Post‑secondary education in Agriculture, Business, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge and experience in agriculture required.
- Previous sales experience in retail crop input or the agricultural sector preferred.
- Proven track record in developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Certified Crop Advisor (CCA) designation, or the ability to obtain the designation, considered an asset.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Confident, enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and able to work with a sense of urgency.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
About The Team:
This role is part of McCain Fertilizer, a division of McCain Produce Inc., supporting crop input sales and service across the New Perth, PEI territory. The Sales Representative will work closely with customers in the farming community and collaborate with internal sales, administration, and operations teams to support order fulfillment, customer service, and business growth.
Compensation Package: $65,500.00 - $70,000. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits:
At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know, and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Sales Representative employer: McCain Foods
At McCain Foods, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and high-performing work culture. Our commitment to innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement is matched by our dedication to employee growth and inclusivity, making Florenceville-Bristol an ideal location for those looking to make meaningful contributions in the R&D field. With a flexible hybrid work approach and a focus on personal and professional development, we empower our team members to thrive while delivering impactful solutions in the food industry.
